Features
Inspired by Jack Liebeck, we survey classical music’s oddest, most grisly deaths.
by Clive Paget
The pressures and funding models reshaping arts organisations’ programming.
by Samuel Cairnduff
Yve Blake discusses her radical reimaging of Macbeth for Bell Shakespeare.
by Lenny Ann Low
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Also in this issue ...
- On Stage: the buzz around live performance
- Newsworthy: a round-up of our recent news reports
- Comings & Goings: the latest arts appointments and departures
- Lawrence Power: interview by Steve Dow
- On the Record: new classical albums round-up by Clive Paget
- Cutting Edge: Bark Tin Band: interview by Paolo Hooke
- John Andrews, conductor: interview by Clive Paget
- Bennelong in London: Jane Harrison’s new play by Steve Dow
- Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! by Liza Minelli: book review by Diana Simmonds
- Sound of Falling: film review by Jason Blake
- On Air & Online: radio and streaming concert highlights
- Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Rowdy Crowds
- Playing Up: the piccolo by Linda Stuckey
- World Premiere: Anne Cawrse for Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
- Five Questions: Reuben Kaye, Artistic Director of Adelaide Cabaret Festival
- My Music: Brian Kjim, Head of Music Education at Penrith Conservatorium
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